Nairobi National Park

Location

Nairobi National Park is located south of Nairobi, a 4.5-mile drive from the Capital’s CBD and along the A104 road. The park is situated around 5,500 miles above sea level and comprises open savanna, wooded regions, and river valleys.

Size

The size of Nairobi National Park is around 45 square miles.

History

Gazetted as a National Park in 1946, Nairobi National Park is one of the few national parks to be located so close to a capital city. In 1963 the Nairobi Animal Orphanage was established in the park and serves as a rehabilitation centre for a variety of wild animals. A key attraction in the park is the site of the Ivory Burning Monument, erected to commemorate the burning of 12 tonnes of ivory in 1989 by then President Daniel Arap Moi.

Entrance Fees & Permits

Entrance fees during low, shoulder, and peak seasons is USD 43 per adult per day and USD 20 per child per day for visitors under 12 years old.

Hours of Operation

The park’s gates open at 6 am and close at 6 pm. Visitors, planning to visit the Animal Orphanage or embark on a walking safari, can do so between 9 am and 5 pm.